Established in 2016, the prize is awarded to an individual in their early career for research contributions in the field of mathematics applied to the life sciences.
The SIAM Activity Group on Life Sciences Early Career Prize (SIAG/LS Early Career Prize) is awarded every two years to one individual in their early career, in the field of mathematics applied to the life sciences, for distinguished contributions to the field in the three calendar years prior to the award year.
The candidate’s work must be a significant research contribution to biomathematics. One key paper must be cited as evidence of the contribution, though a body of papers may be discussed in the nomination. The qualifying key paper must have been published in English in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings in the three calendar years preceding the award year. The key paper must have been published no more than three calendar years later than the year the candidate received their PhD. The committee may consider exceptions to the three-years-from PhD rule, for career interruptions or delays occurring, e.g., for child bearing, child rearing, or elder care.
For the 2022 award, the paper must have been published between the dates of January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021 The candidate must have been awarded their PhD no earlier than 2016 or be a current graduate student.
Congratulations go to Kevin Hannay of Schreiner University, the 2020 winner!
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The SIAG/LS Early Career Prize includes of a certificate containing the citation. As part of the award, the recipient will be invited to give a brief plenary talk at the conference. SIAM will reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in giving the talk.
The prize will next be awarded in 2022 at the SIAM Conference on Life Sciences.
The Chair of the SIAM Activity Group on Life Sciences and the Chair of the Prize Committee will announce the award at the SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences and present the award to the recipient. An announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, and on the activity group's website and newsletter.
Linda Allen (Chair) Elizabeth Cherry Carson Chow Karin Leiderman Mark Nelson
Paul Atzberger (Chair)Nathan BakerCasey DiekmanMaria D’OrsognaLaura Miller
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